Practical Diplomacy, Friday, March 10, 2017

[sith_happened]

Today's class was held in the Danger Shop, with dozens of beings (male, female, and none-of-your-business) wandering around in business attire, drinking from wine glasses and eating needlessly fussy appetizers. "Welcome to a diplomatic reception," Anakin said with a little sigh. "The most tedious places on any given planet."

"If you don't know how to comport yourself," said Obi-Wan. (Who was lying. He found them tedious, too.) "But comporting one's self can be... something of a trial, yes."

"The alcohol that helps to make them less horrible can lead to other problems: talking out of turn, telling someone what you really think, getting sick in someone important's potted plant...so you will not be allowed to have alcohol here," Anakin said. "The guests you will interact with...do not have that restriction."

So now you also have to talk to potentially drunk people! Yay, you!

Comments

Re: Mingle

[good_for_six]

Isabela had a flask, because nothing made her decide to sneak a drink quicker than being told to stay sober to avoid ruining the party.

Though it wasn't really sneaking if you didn't make any attempt to hide what you were doing.

Re: Mingle

[sith_happened]

"Canape?" a waiter asked her, thrusting a plate of...something...in front of her.

Re: Mingle

[good_for_six]

Isabela took another swig from her flask. "Sure. Thanks."

Even if she wasn't sure it was edible, it'd give her an excuse to ignore anyone obnoxious.

Re: Mingle

[sith_happened]

Anakin's go-to avoidance tactic, too!

"Thanks," the waiter said. "Most people are avoiding the pickled kidneys tonight for some reason."

Re: Mingle

[good_for_six]

"Can't expect snobs to go for the peasant food," Isabela said as she shrugged and took another canape. "More for me then."